Chapter 8: Autumn Orchid

"It has arrived." Qin Mu tightened the talisman in his hand and said, "I hope it will not disappoint me."

Ah? The golden phantom swayed twice, appearing somewhat perplexed

The young man on the white face also looked dejected: "It's really boring, I thought I could practice properly."

Qiu Lan ... ... Is that you, Qiu Lan?

"Qin Mu, let's end this," said the voice from outside suddenly, startling Qin Mu so much that he shivered, as the voice seemed to come from right beside him. Qin Mu turned around to look at Xiaobai, and the door was intact as before, with the talisman rope firmly secured to the wall. From where could such a voice have come?

"What is it that you wish to resolve?" The gentle woman in the golden phantom replied, "What is the meaning of your incessant entanglement?"

Only then did a golden mist gradually rise from the plump figure that was originally lying down and sleeping, and a shadow could be seen faintly within the mist. At this moment, the talisman water in the Yin-Yang Cauldron seemed to be boiling, continuously bubbling outward.

Xiao Bai and Qin Mu were chatting casually, occasionally paying attention to the movements around them. Just as the two were engrossed in their conversation, the water in the yin-yang cauldron placed in the center of the hall suddenly began to ripple.

As Xiaobai gazed into the surface of the water in the Yin-Yang Cauldron, the reflection on the water became increasingly clear, revealing the faint outline of a long-haired beauty, whose features were shrouded in a chilling aura, and her eyes were filled with resentment

Qin Mu hurriedly moved the chair he was sitting on to provide support. The force from outside was quite strong, and each impact made Qin Mu somewhat worried that the house might collapse.

Outside the door, "Qiu Lao Liu" shouted for a while before leaving. Listening to the gradually fading voice, Qin Mu couldn't help but sigh that the person outside was truly scheming. Before long, a remarkably charming voice appeared at the door.

Doctor Tian! Doctor Tian! The person outside is quite anxious: "Doctor Tian, it is truly a matter of utmost urgency. Doctor Tian, could you please let me in?"

Xiao Bai was on high alert, while Qin Mu was watching the door with great interest. At that moment, there was a knocking sound at the door, and Qiu Lao Liu's voice appeared at the entrance: "Is Doctor Tian home? I need to talk to you about something."

The figure in the shadow shook his head

"It has arrived." Qin Mu murmured, drawing a semicircle with his finger in the Yin-Yang Cauldron. The entire cauldron began to tremble, and ripples spread out from within, creating a blurred image on the surface of the water as the ripples undulated.

"Do not speak of him in that manner..." The golden phantom's face was filled with anxiety as it said, "He is a good person... He merely allowed me to take the Meng Po soup that Zhu Tian was supposed to drink that day..."

Qin Mu was in high spirits, but when asked by Xiao Bai, he accidentally pressed the wrong key, leading to a complete loss. Annoyed, he said, "I beg you, can you at least show some semblance of a spirit attendant? The Yin-Yang Cauldron is trembling like this, do you really think that thing outside could be a person?"

Xiao Bai raised his head and hesitantly asked, "What if it really is Qiu Lao Liu looking for you, Mu Mu?"

Qin Mu gritted his teeth and firmly held the door, remaining silent. He shot a glare at Xiao Bai, who was ready to respond, causing Xiao Bai to shrink back and cease speaking

Qin Mu and Xiao Bai looked at each other in confusion, not understanding what the other meant. Qiu Lan? Who is Qiu Lan?

"What do I mean?" The person outside is clearly going crazy: "You better ask your good partner what kind of guilty deeds were done 25 years ago. If it weren't for that incident 25 years ago, I wouldn't have become the way I am now. This is all thanks to him. Qiulan, as a woman, I don't want to make things difficult for you. You better step aside."

The young master of the Qin... ...'' A golden figure slightly bowed in the air

"Why didn't you take it out earlier?" Xiao Bai asked pitifully, rubbing her already sore arms.

"With limited spiritual power, every bit saved counts." Qin Mu no longer had time to explain to Xiao Bai, swiftly drawing with the pen in hand, and in the blink of an eye, he had created a talisman: "Look here."

What are you talking about? Xiao Bai widened her eyes: "Qiu Lan? Who would give such a clichéd name?" The elders of the previous generation often named people with such names, like those containing 'lan' or 'xiang'. Different eras have different interpretations, and such names were quite popular back then, but now they have become outdated.

Qin Mu clutched the talisman he had hastily prepared, his eyes fixed intently on the fat man's room. As the voice outside called out "Qiu Lan, Qiu Lan" with increasing urgency, the light on the ceiling inexplicably began to dim. Despite being a sealed room, dust was now swirling on the floor.

Qin Muteng raised one hand and drew an arc on the surface of the water in the Yin-Yang Cauldron, causing the water within to gradually calm down, returning to the state it was in when it was first taken out by Xiaobai

"What did that old man take from you back then in order to help you?" Qin Mu asked directly.

Do not mention that unscrupulous old man! Qin Mu secretly gritted his teeth, still remembering what the old man had said years ago when referring to the person before him: "I am also soft-hearted; she should not have any unrealistic thoughts. Even if it means exhausting her entire life’s cultivation, she still wants to be with that Zhu family youth. Seeing her plead so pitifully, I agreed to her request, allowing her to be human for once, to accompany the Zhu family youth. If she can see through it, that would be best; if not... sigh, foolish child, oh foolish child..." The old man's expression of regret seemed to linger before my eyes... sigh, foolish child, oh foolish child..." The old man's expression of regret seemed to linger before my eyes.

"You wouldn't have ever had such a name, would you?" A name that is clearly feminine. Qin Mu looked at the frowning Xiao Bai with disdain, such a clichéd name, tsk tsk, what an unusual taste.

This is my master

As soon as the golden figure appeared, Xiao Bai heightened his vigilance. The faint demonic aura in the air explained why the talisman rope was shaking so violently. However, within that demonic aura, there were actually waves of Sanskrit sounds, seemingly the recitation of scriptures

One large and one small were still staring at each other with wide eyes. At that moment, the bell on the talisman above rang out with a crisp sound. Qin Mu quickly freed one hand to draw a powerful talisman on the door, helping to suppress the one outside. Xiao Bai felt a lightness in her hand, and immediately felt much more at ease.

The person outside the door knocked for quite a while without anyone answering, feeling quite puzzled, murmured: "How strange, where could they have gone in such a short time?"

The name "Xiao Bai" was casually given by Qin Mu. It was when he saw Xiao Bai, a bundle of innocence, outside that he caught it and brought it back to serve as a spirit attendant. The demon clan has its own names, which are all self-chosen. Qin Mu thought that names like these, such as Lan or Xiang, are favored by the older generation, and perhaps Xiao Bai had used such names in the past

It seemed as if it was responding to his words, and the golden shadow gradually became clearer,凝聚成 a human form. Yet, this transparent phantom could still reveal the breathtaking beauty on its face

What else did my master say to you? Qin Mu was truly puzzled as to why the old man would take in such a seemingly useless thing. Why did he want Zhu Tian to retain his original memories?

Qin Mu gritted his teeth, realizing that the mess left unresolved by the previous generation had unexpectedly fallen upon him. The shaman helped people without ever charging gold or silver, but rather some unconventional items. However, it was unclear what the old man had taken from the orchid demon at that time

Moreover, Qiu Laoliu only addresses Qin Mu as "Doctor Tian" in front of others, while privately he uses various playful names like Qin Mu Mu and Xiao Qin Qin, revealing a hidden, restless heart beneath his honest exterior. If it were truly Qiu Laoliu at this moment, he would have already started calling him "Qin Da Bangchui".

Vaguely resembling the figure of a woman, the image is not very clear due to the rippling of the water. At this moment, the surrounding talismans began to sway slightly, accompanied by the continuous sound of bells.

Xiao Bai and Qin Mu exchanged glances, especially Qin Mu, who found it quite amusing: "I thought it was some formidable character, but it's just this childish trick..." After saying this, he didn't even look outside and continued to focus on playing Tetris on his game console.

"Mumu, I was wrong," Xiaobai quickly admitted fault. As a fox that has cultivated for a hundred years, it understands the natural way. In such circumstances, if one agrees to the person outside, regardless of whether you are the person they called, as long as you are inside the door, it signifies the meaning of "I allow you to enter." Therefore, in such situations, one must absolutely refrain from responding.

With a loud bang, the entire door trembled. Xiaobai hurried over to brace the door tightly. Qin Mu held his forehead, realizing how he had forgotten this matter. Although there was a formation inside that prevented the outsider from entering, how long could this shabby building hold off that person outside?

Pfft... Qin Mu scoffed, this old man is truly creative. He usually just asks guests for a bit of their lifespan or fortune, but what the old man is asking for is really interesting. What does he want with Meng Po soup...? Wait a minute, if Zhu Tian didn't drink that Meng Po soup, doesn't that mean he remembers everything from his past life clearly?

Is it worth doing this? Qin Mu sighed; he should have thought of it earlier. The change in Zhu Tian's situation must be related to her. The previous generation of shamans had mentioned her, but he did not expect to encounter her here.

The golden shadow continues to coalesce, showing no signs of stopping. A fierce wind has already swept through the room, lifting a layer of dust from the floor, which is indeed quite suffocating.

Aren't you planning to come out yet?" Qin Mu sighed and said softly

The talisman rope in the room shook more and more violently, becoming rigid without anyone touching it. Coupled with the intense shaking, the entire talisman rope appeared as if it could snap at any moment. The water in the Yin-Yang cauldron bubbled as if boiling, and the images within the water were fragmented. All of these are omens of the appearance of ghosts, demons, and monsters; the more intense the reaction, the higher the opponent's cultivation level.

If it were really Old Qiu who came, would he call Doctor Tian over there? Qin Mu said in a voice that could only be heard by two people

The question posed by Young Master Qin is exactly the same as that of your master. The phantom trembled slightly, revealing a faint smile; even such a smile appeared pale and powerless, as if the phantom could dissipate at any moment